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Parks & Recreation: survey shows demand for playgrounds and events; sports complex tournaments bring measurable economic impact
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff presented a community survey showing top priorities (playgrounds, open green space, picnic shelters) and summarized recent sports events at the Oldsmar Sports Complex, including USA BMX and USSA baseball tournaments that staff estimated generated significant local economic activity.
Parks and Recreation staff told the Oldsmar City Council on March 4 that residents prioritize playgrounds, open green space and picnic shelters and that organized sports events at the Oldsmar Sports Complex are producing measurable economic benefits.
Amber Stevens, who presented results from the Parks & Recreation community survey, said respondents ranked playgrounds, open green space and picnic shelters as the most important park amenities. Stevens summarized recreational-activity preferences as sports and fitness, playgrounds and kids’ activities, and nature-focused activities such as walking and water recreation.…
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